Weight Loss, Book Loss!
Lose weight, lose a book
by bookwormktAugust 2, 2007
Starting day: 16 June 2007: I released 2 at the local gym, just because I had actually
made it to the meeting and to the gym!!
23 June: I lost 2lbs weight, but I was busy all week, so I decided last week's 2 books would do for those 2lbs.
30 June: I managed to lose 2.5lbs, so another 2 book would go in to the wild this week. I released one on the counter in the ladies' toilets at the Weight Watchers meeting venue!
5 July: I released another one in the disabled/ladies' toilet at the garage when I took my car for its MOT. Hopefully more will be released over the next few months. Half a book poses a problem!
7 July: Gain/Loss - 0.
14 July: I lost 1.5lbs, but I thought I had put weight on, so I had no books to release at the venue! I will release 2 books this week, taking up the slack on the half a books from 2 weeks ago.
21 July: I realised I still had LAST week's 2 books to release BEFORE today's Weight Watchers meeting. Eek! I was in Otley early to post a parcel, so I left a book (can't think for the life of me
which one - Menopausal woman moment!!) in the leaflet stand in the entrance to the Post Office in Otley. I really hope someone finds it and journals it, as it's annoying me that I can't remember. Escaped before anyone tried to hand it back to me. The
time at the gym pays off again!!
Next I left Politika, by Tom Clancy, on a bench in the Market Square, which is under a large roof, so hopefully it will be picked up and not get wet. I chose a more male book for this release, as I have left some very girly ones in ladies' toilets, which seemed
a bit unfair for all male book readers out there!
I was surprised to learn I had lost a pound this week, in spite of lots of end of term eating occasions and an inability to get to the gym this week. I got my first silver 7, for losing 7 pounds. YIPPEE!! Was almost out of the building when I realised I had
2 books in my bag, so I released 'Sweethearts of the Twilight Lanes' by Luanne Jones, by popping it in a plastic wallet in the entrance hall which was helpfully labeled 'Please take one'. I do hope someone does take it and read it, and maybe even journal it!
Phew, I am worn out with all this subterfuge. It's been fun, though! I am on holiday this week, so hope to eat sensibly, get lots of exercise and have to release some more books next Saturday!
28 July: Lost 1.5 pounds again this week. I have been to the gym twice and done a Pilates class, but I have also eaten at McDonalds twice (a Happy meal burger, cucumber sticks and a smoothie - also have got a Prince Charming and Donkey collectible
figure!!) and been to the cinema and stolen some of my children's popcorn! Released a book on the counter in the ladies' toilets at the hall again, so that I have released a book before we leave for holiday tomorrow!
I have had some great suggestions for themes, which I hope to follow up. I think I will keep
When I Won a Prize for when I get to my goal weight! I will try to leave the
Why Women Need Chocolate book near the chocolate section next time I am at the supermarket. I was intrigued by the idea of releasing books into the wild, as described on www.bookcrossing.com, but needed a spur to actually do it.
I hope that people will find my books and enjoy them, so my loss will be their gain. My body and my bookshelves will thank me for this, too. So, a win, win situation!
Editor's note: The Editing team has really enjoyed following bookwormkt's progress, especially as she's been updating the progress for us. It's made us reluctant to publish the article, because her updates are so much fun! But her progress is so good, we want to help her share the news. And be sure to check out what else she's been up to in this little article. Go bookwormkt!
